Conservatives unveil two election candidates

Councillor Ashley Dearnley with Central ward candidate Nauman Hayee

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The Conservative group in Rochdale has unveiled two of its candidates for the upcoming local election.

Their candidate for the Central ward is Nauman Hayee. Mr Hayee is married with grown up children.

He is described as ‘a successful businessman who has served the local community for many years.”

Conservative group Leader, Councillor Ashley Dearnley said: “I am delighted we have a good hard working local person who will represent the area well and put the interests of the town centre and it's people first.”

The Conservative candidate for the Kingsway ward is Rifat Mahmood.

Councillor Dearnley added: “Rifat will be a hard working local councillor for Kingsway, an area that has many challenges and great opportunities with all the employment posibilities.

“Rifat understands local people's concerns and aspirations, and I know he will serve all the people excellently.”

Councillor Dearnley concluded: “Both our candidates will be a great asset to the conservative group, but most importantly to the council."